STS-61A

The STS-61A crew wore the standard AB Emblem embroidered mission emblems on their flight suits and on their in-flight clothing, thus there
is no rare 'crew patch' for this mission.

Note that as far we know no Lion Brothers patch was ever produced for this mission, and no vintage Cape Kennedy Medals version
has been identified either.

Embroidered Mission Patches

Patch id:

STS-61A AB Emblem patch

Worn by crew?

Yes.

Flown?

Yes.

Manufacturer:

AB Emblem

Distribution:

Sold as souvenirs.

Dimensions:

4&frac78; x 4&frac58;" / 122 x 118mm

Type:

Fully embroidered. Merrowed border with tail.

Scarcity:

Common.

Value:

Minimal value.

Notes:

The AB Emblem patch was the version used by the crew. The patch has a separate name tab
sewn on at the bottom.

Patch id:

STS-61A Swissartex patch

Worn by crew?

No.

Flown?

No.

Manufacturer:

Swissartex Emblem Inc.

Distribution:

Sold as souvenirs.

Dimensions:

4&frac38; x 4&frac18;" / 110 x 104mm

Type:

Fully embroidered. Merrowed border with tail.

Scarcity:

Uncommon.

Value:

Vintage examples sell for $10-$15.

Notes:

The vintage version of the Swissartex STS-61A mission patch exists both with a waxy plastic backing and with a vacuum sealed
clear plastic coating on the reverse. The fronts of the two versions are virtually identical.
The Swissartex patch was only ever produced as a one-piece design.